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Language: English
This book, packed with facts and figures, is a collection of various research studies, case studies and extensive literature surveys in the field of Indian agriculture. It comprehensively portrays the entire journey of agricultural transformation in India and further reflects upon its present and future challenges along with pragmatic solutions for dealing with them. The book broadly comprises four sections, in one of the sections it presents a picture of the political economy of agricultural development in India. In the same section it highlights the major agricultural challenges such as climate change, the enhancement and augmentation of farmers’ income, marketing related issues. Based on various comprehensive research studies, another section of the book analyses the labour force participation in agricultural and non-agricultural sectors and explores the role of women in agriculture development. The other segment of the book effectively portrays and presents case studies which not only depict the success stories in the fields of agriculture and rural development, but also suggests a practical roadmap for policy makers in the country. The fourth section presents a picture of mountain agriculture in India and examines its various challenges along with presenting the immense opportunities and possibilities. Overall, the books caters to the need and requirements of learners, researchers and policy makers who are working or interested in the field of agriculture and rural development.
